Why are high school lacrosse teams ranked nationally. How do ranking systems compare teams from different divisions and states. What factors should be considered when evaluating lacrosse team performance. How can the current ranking approach be improved for more accurate comparisons.
The Controversy Surrounding National High School Lacrosse Rankings
The practice of ranking high school lacrosse teams on a national scale has sparked considerable debate within the lacrosse community. While some view these rankings as a valuable tool for comparing top programs, others question their validity and usefulness. To understand the complexities of this issue, it’s essential to examine the rationale behind these rankings and the challenges they present.
The Purpose of High School Lacrosse Rankings
Unlike college rankings, which often serve to predict tournament success or determine playoff seedings, high school lacrosse rankings lack a clear practical purpose. There is no national championship tournament for high school teams, meaning these rankings don’t directly impact postseason play. Instead, they primarily serve as a point of pride for schools, players, and parents.
Limited Interstate Competition
One of the most significant challenges in creating accurate national rankings is the limited number of interstate games played by most high school teams. With few opportunities for direct comparisons between teams from different regions, ranking systems must rely on a small sample size of cross-state matchups. This limitation makes it difficult to draw meaningful conclusions about the relative strength of teams from different areas.
The Complexities of Comparing Diverse High School Lacrosse Programs
The high school lacrosse landscape is incredibly diverse, with teams competing in various divisions, classifications, and types of schools. This diversity further complicates the task of creating fair and accurate national rankings.
Divisional Differences
Unlike college lacrosse, where teams are clearly separated into divisions (NCAA Division I, II, III, etc.), high school lacrosse lacks a unified divisional structure. This means that teams from different classes or divisions within their respective states are often ranked against each other in national polls, despite never competing directly.
Public vs. Private Schools
The inclusion of both public and private schools in the same ranking system raises questions about fair comparisons. Private schools, particularly those with strong lacrosse traditions, may have advantages in recruiting and resources that are not available to public schools. Similarly, military academies and prep schools with post-graduate players present unique challenges when comparing them to traditional high schools.
Case Study: The Longmeadow Lancers Rankings Conundrum
To illustrate the difficulties in creating consistent and meaningful rankings, let’s examine the case of the Longmeadow Lancers, a Massachusetts Division 2 team.
- Finished the previous season with a 25-0 record
- Won the Massachusetts D2 title
- Ranked #25 in the final US Lacrosse poll
- Played only one out-of-state game (against Pinkerton)
- Subsequently dropped from the Top 25 in the following preseason poll
This example highlights the volatility and inconsistency often seen in high school lacrosse rankings. Despite an undefeated season and a state championship, Longmeadow’s limited out-of-state competition makes it challenging to accurately compare them to teams from other regions. The dramatic shift in their ranking from one season to the next, with little change in their roster or circumstances, underscores the subjective nature of these polls.
The Limitations of Current Ranking Methodologies
The current approach to ranking high school lacrosse teams nationally faces several significant limitations that undermine its effectiveness and credibility.
Lack of Common Opponents
With most teams playing primarily within their state or region, there are few common opponents to use as benchmarks for comparison. This lack of connectivity between teams from different areas makes it challenging to draw meaningful conclusions about their relative strength.
Inconsistent Criteria
The criteria used to evaluate and rank teams can vary between different polling systems and even from week to week within the same poll. This inconsistency leads to confusion and debate about what factors should be prioritized when assessing team performance.
Overemphasis on a Few Interstate Games
When teams do play out-of-state opponents, these games often carry disproportionate weight in the rankings. A single victory or loss against a highly-ranked team from another state can significantly impact a team’s national standing, potentially overshadowing their performance throughout the rest of the season.
Proposed Improvements to High School Lacrosse Ranking Systems
While the current system of national rankings for high school lacrosse teams has its flaws, there are potential improvements that could make these rankings more meaningful and fair.
Divisional Classification
One proposed solution is to divide schools into classes based on various criteria, including:
- School size
- Public vs. private status
- Presence of post-graduate players
- Geographic region
By grouping similar schools together, rankings within each class would provide more accurate comparisons between teams facing similar circumstances and competition levels.
Regional Rankings
Another approach would be to focus on regional rankings rather than attempting to compare teams on a national scale. This method would allow for more direct comparisons between teams that are more likely to face each other in regular-season competition.
Performance Metrics
Incorporating more objective performance metrics into the ranking process could help reduce subjectivity and provide a clearer picture of team strength. Potential metrics could include:
- Strength of schedule
- Goal differential
- Win percentage
- Performance in key games or tournaments
The Role of Technology in Improving Lacrosse Rankings
Advancements in technology and data analysis could play a significant role in enhancing the accuracy and fairness of high school lacrosse rankings.
Advanced Analytics
By leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning algorithms, ranking systems could potentially account for a wider range of factors and identify patterns that may not be immediately apparent to human observers. These tools could help create more nuanced and accurate rankings that better reflect the true strength of teams.
Increased Data Collection
Improved data collection methods, such as automated stat tracking and video analysis, could provide a more comprehensive view of team and player performance. This increased data availability would allow for more informed decision-making when evaluating and ranking teams.
The Future of High School Lacrosse Rankings
As the sport of lacrosse continues to grow and evolve, so too must the systems used to evaluate and rank high school teams. While national rankings may always be subject to some degree of controversy, there is potential for significant improvements in their accuracy and relevance.
Collaborative Approach
One potential path forward is a more collaborative approach to rankings, involving input from coaches, officials, and other lacrosse experts from different regions. This collective wisdom could help provide a more balanced and informed perspective on team strength across the country.
Emphasis on Context
Future ranking systems may place greater emphasis on contextualizing team performance, taking into account factors such as program history, available resources, and the level of competition faced. This nuanced approach could help create a more accurate picture of team strength and potential.
As the debate surrounding high school lacrosse rankings continues, it’s clear that there is no simple solution to the challenges of comparing teams across diverse regions and classifications. However, by acknowledging these limitations and working towards more sophisticated and fair ranking methodologies, the lacrosse community can strive to create systems that better serve players, coaches, and fans alike.
Ranking High School Lacrosse Teams: Why?
There are a couple of polls out there that attempt to rank the Top 20 or Top 25 US high school lacrosse teams, and when you look at it as an extension of the NCAA Top 20 polls, it seems to make some initial sense, but when you look a little deeper, the rationale begins to fall apart pretty quickly. Why do we rank high school lacrosse teams nationally in one ranking system? Heck, why do we even rank them at all?
First of all, there is no national High School champion, and unlike the NCAA polls, the high school polls serve no real purpose in predicting tournament success. There is no real championship at the end, and there is no trophy to be handed out… beyond the opinion of a few voting members, nothing is actually on the line, except maybe a little manufactured pride for high school kids and their parents.
Add in the fact that there are still very few out-of-state games for the majority of high school teams, and making sense (in this case that means ranking teams) based off a couple interstate games does very little to create a compelling ranking system, and the entire thought process looks pretty dilapidated. A small sample size is an almost inescapable restraint.
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Then when you add in the fact that there is no divisional ranking within the Top 20 or Top 25 polls and the whole thing has to be viewed as a laughing matter. Just look at the NCAA polls right now… Do you have any idea where RIT stands relative to D1 and D2 teams? NO? You don’t? That’s probably because they play in different divisions. But doesn’t that happen in high school lacrosse as well? If Taft will never ever play Upper Arlington how do we compare them? If Ward Melville will never play Cazenovia in the playoffs (they are in different NYSPHSAA classes), should they be subject to the same national poll? Why do teams compete for the same national ranking if they don’t even compete against each other to be #1 in their own state?
The same can be said for Catholic schools, like St. Anthony’s and Chaminade, or a military academy like Culver, located in Indiana. I’m not saying these aren’t all great teams, because they certainly are. I am asking why they are ranked with and against non-comparable high school teams… that doesn’t seem to make a ton of sense. When you look at New England prep schools being included, it gets even murkier. Shouldn’t a team with 8 post-graduate players on it be better than almost every other team with no PGs? Why even rank these schools against one another? It’s like ranking Chapman against Air Force or Duke against the NY Lizards… it might be fun, but it makes no sense.
And then you get to the actual rankings, and you can see how impossible this task is RIGHT NOW, in its current form. Why chase an impossibility?
Longmeadown finished last year at 25-0, and they won the Massachusetts D2 title. The Lancers were ranked at #25 in the Final US Lacrosse poll last year. The only interstate team they played was 19-2 Pinkerton, where they won in OT. Pinkerton beat Cape Elizabeth (Maine), lost to Longmeadow (Massachusetts) and lost to Bishop Guertin by 7 in the NH playoffs after beating them by 3 in the regular season. Guertin played Huntington (NY, losing 10-6), St. Joseph Metchuen (NJ, winning 13-9), Christian Brothers (NY, winning 15-7), and Duxbury (MA, losing 12-9). Huntington played no Top 20 teams. SJM played no Top 20 teams. CBA played no Top 20 teams. Duxbury played #4 Garden City (losing 10-1) and lost to #10 Niskayuna 11-3.
At the end of the day, Longmeadow is FIVE games, and four inter-state trips away from playing another Top 20 team. Yet at the end of the year, there they were at #25. It’s not a knock on the Lancers, or their undefeated season, which is always impressive. It just points out how hard it is to rank these schools objectively. Want more proof? Longmeadow is nowhere to be found in the Top 25 poll right now. They also aren’t in the preseason Top 10 for the Northeast and have no players to watch according the US Lacrosse regional report. Longmeadow had six players on The Republican’s All Scholastic Team, and four of those guys return as Seniors this year. It’s not that Longmeadow should be higher, but where did they go? How do you justify removing them, and putting someone else in?
The current approach creates confusion, and makes little to no sense. It is simply trying create a valid ranking from a too-large pool of teams. It’s set up to fail.
So is there a way to do this better?
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I’d like to see schools divided into classes personally, and I’d like to see the lines set based on school size, private vs public vs catholic vs prep, and a couple other simple criteria.
Group 1: Public Schools – This would probably be the biggest group of schools, and it would require divisional breakdowns. Class A would be the biggest schools. If your school plays in your State’s biggest class, you are in this ranking group. If your state only has one class for lacrosse, you are included in this group. Class B would be the second largest public school division in your state. Class C would be all the other smaller public schools. If your state only has two classes of public school, your lower division will compete in Class C for national ranking purposes, while your larger schools would be in Class A.
Group 2: Private Schools (no PGs) – All private schools would be lumped into the second group, as long as they did not have post graduate students playing on their lacrosse teams. This group would include private non-religious day and boarding schools from across the country.
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Group 3: Catholic, Religious, Reform, Etc. – As long as the school does not have PG students, parochial and reform schools would compete against each other in the rankings. Xaverian in MA, Chaminade in NY, Don Bosco in NJ… all of these schools would be ranked against one another. If other religious based schools play lacrosse, they too would be included in this ranking group. Reform high schools for troubled kids would also play in this group, unless they had PG students.
Group 4: Prep/Private Schools with PGs – Basically if you have PGs playing on your lacrosse team, you’re in this final group. Bridgton Academy, Navy Prep, Deerfield, Choate, Exeter, Hyde (CT)… it would be an interesting mix and a lot of divergent approaches to the game would present themselves. There is no reason these teams should be ranked with other high school teams, but they also deserve a ranking of their own, because this is very good lacrosse!
My above scenario definitely creates more work for the people doing the rankings. There is no doubt about that. But why do rankings at all if they’re not useful? Why mash up ALL the teams from across the country and come out with an unreliable poll that tells us very little when we could be producing something interesting, balanced, and fair?
If the current poll is just done for fun, then I don’t really have a problem with it. It tells us what we already know: VERY good lacrosse is being played in New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, DC, and Virginia. There are good teams in California, and a good team in Indiana… but can’t we do better than that?
I get that people LOVE ranking things, and I don’t think I’m going to change anyone’s mind there. But would you rank a lacrosse head against a lacrosse glove? Then why are we ranking high school teams that are nothing like one another? Does that really do anything for us?
An equitable set up, where comparable teams are ranked against one another, is not too much to ask. If anyone is going to rank high school teams, it should be done in this manner. Otherwise you’re just looking at the top teams in the top states and throwing them up in a somewhat arbitrary order. We get it, NY and Maryland have a bunch of great programs that are good at lacrosse… now tell us something we don’t know!
My proposed system would push alike schools to playing one another. Public school teams would play public school teams of their same size, privates would play privates, and PGs would stack up with other prep level teams. We might see less Catholic vs Public out of state games, but seeing as those schools are already so different, would it hurt us at all?
If you’re interested, here is the The preseason Nike/US Lacrosse High School Boys’ Lacrosse National Top 25:
1. Boys’ Latin (Md.)
2. Haverford School (Pa.)
3. Culver Military (Ind.)
4. St. Anthony’s (N.Y.)
5. Georgetown Prep (Md.)
6. St. Paul’s (Md.)
7. Massapequa (N.Y.)
8. McDonogh (Md.)
9. Malvern Prep (Pa.)
10. Smithtown West (N.Y.)
11. Chaminade (N.Y.)
12. Landon (Md.)
13. Conestoga (Pa.)
14. Ward Melville (N.Y.)
15. Smithtown East (N.Y.)
16. Garden City (N.Y.)
17. Darien (Conn.)
18. Delbarton (N.J.)
19. Gonzaga (D.C.)
20. Calvert Hall (Md.)
21. Loyola Blakefield (Md.)
22. La Salle (Pa.)
23. Niskayuna (N.Y.)
24. St. Stephen’s & St. Agnes (Va.)
25. St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.)
2021 High School Lacrosse Report
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June 15, 2021 | W/L | Prev | |
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1 | St. Anthony’s (N.Y.) | 11-1 | 1 |
2 | Manhasset (N.Y.) | 13-0 | 2 |
3 | St. John’s College High (D.C.) | 11-1 | 3 |
4 | Georgetown Prep (Md.) | 14-3 | 4 |
5 | Chaminade (N.Y.) | 9-2 | 5 |
6 | Boys’ Latin (Md.) | 10-4 | 6 |
7 | McDonogh (Md.) | 11-1 | 7 |
8 | Malvern Prep (Pa.) | 19-2 | 8 |
9 | Culver Academy (Ind.) | 14-2 | 9 |
10 | Brunswick (Conn.) | 14-3 | 10 |
11 | Archbishop Spalding (Md.) | 12-3 | 11 |
12 | Summit (N.J.) | 17-0 | 12 |
13 | Don Bosco (N.J.) | 16-0 | 15 |
14 | Mount Sinai (N.Y.) | 14-1 | 16 |
15 | Canandaigua (N.Y.) | 16-1 | 18 |
16 | Comsewogue (N.Y.) | 14-1 | 19 |
17 | DeMatha (Md.) | 7-2 | 14 |
18 | Bullis (Md.) | 8-5 | 21 |
19 | Mountain Lakes (N.J.) | 18-1 | 24 |
20 | Ridgefield (Conn.) | 16-7 | NR |
21 | Darien (Conn.) | 19-2 | 22 |
22 | Bayport-Blue Point (N.Y.) | 12-3 | NR |
23 | Shoreham-Wading River (N.Y.) | 14-2 | 13 |
24 | St. Ignatius Prep (Calif.) | 17-0 | 20 |
25 | Fayetteville-Manlius (N.Y.) | 16-1 | 25 |
Also considered (alphabetical order): Calvert Hall (Md.), Delbarton (N.J.), Episcopal Academy (Pa.), Gonzaga (D.C.), Haverford (Pa.), Jamesville-DeWitt (N.Y.), Landon (Md.), Loyola Blakefield (Md.), Salesianum (Del.), Torrey Pines (Calif.)
Boys High School – National & Regional Rankings | ||
USA National (All States) ——————————- USA Northeast (NY, CT, RI, MA, NH, VT, ME, NE Prep) USA Mid-Atlantic (MD, VA, DC, DE, NJ, E-PA) USA South (NC, SC, GA, FL, AL, TN, MS, LA, AR, OK, TX) USA Midwest (W-PA, WV, OH, KY, IN, MI, IL, WI, MN, ND, SD, NE, IA, MO, KS) USA West (CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, WY, UT, CO, NV, NM, AZ, HI) | ||
Boys HS Rankings – By State (*denotes live rankings) | ||
Alabama Arizona Arkansas California – CA North Coast – CA Central Coast – CA Southern – CA San Diego – CA Club Colorado – CO Class 5A – CO Class 4A Connecticut – CT Class L – CT Class M – CT Class S Delaware Florida – FL Class 2A – FL Class 1A Georgia – GA Class 7A-6A – GA Class 5A-A Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana – IN Class 2A – IN Class 1A – IN Club Indep Prep Schools Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland – MIAA-A/IAC – MIAA-B – MIAA-C – MILL/MAC/WCAC – MD Public – WILL |
Massachusetts Michigan – MI D1 – MI D2 Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New England Prep – NE North/East/ISL – NE West I – NE West II-III New Hampshire New Jersey – NJ Group 4 – NJ Group 3 – NJ Group 2 – NJ Group 1 – NJ Non-Public New Mexico New York – NY Class A – NY Class B – NY Class C – NY Class D – NY City – NY Catholic – NY Section 1 – NY Section 2 – NY Section 3 – NY Section 4 – NY Section 5 – NY Section 6 – NY Section 8 – NY Section 9 – NY Section 10 – NY Section 11 |
North Carolina – NC Public – NC Private – NC Club Ohio – OH Div 1 – OH Div 2 Oklahoma Oregon – OR Metro – OR non-Metro Pennsylvania – PA East – PA East IAC/Private – PA Central – PA West Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee – TN Div 1 – TN Div 2 Texas – TX Class A – TX Class B – TX Class C – TX Class D Utah – UT Class 6A – UT Class 5A – UT Class 4A Vermont – VT Div I – VT Div II-III Virginia – VA Public – VA Private D1 – VA Private D2 – VA Club Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Canada – East – West |
Top 10 high school girls lacrosse rankings
The regular season is inching to a close, except in the Patriot League, where the league tournament is already taking place, giving us more clarity when it comes to the high school girls lacrosse rankings.
(Previous ranking in parentheses)
1. Notre Dame Academy (1)
Meredith Frank McGinnis’ club continues to be on the ascent as the Cougars have turned in impressive performances over the last two weeks. NDA has two double-digit wins over Cohasset, a 19-9 victory over Hingham and bested Norwell in a low-scoring affair. The Cougars are getting contributions from throughout their lineup, and they have proved they are one of the best teams in the state once again.
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2. Duxbury (4)
The Dragons have notched marquee wins this season that have pushed them to the No. 2 spot. First, Duxbury took down Cohasset, and most recently the Dragons edged Norwell by a goal. Coming through against those powerhouse programs should be a big confidence booster for the Dragons, who defeated Scituate in the first round of the Patriot League Cup on Tuesday.
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3. Cohasset (5)
The Skippers went undefeated in the South Shore League but are back to the drawing board after another drubbing at the hands of NDA on Tuesday. Kully Reardon has a talented group that will get the chance to show how far they have come with a tough slate to end the season starting Friday with Hingham before facing Foxboro and Dover-Sherborn.
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4. Norwell (2)
It’s not often, if ever, that Kara Connerty’s team loses three consecutive games. But that is what happened to the Clippers after dropping contests to NDA, Duxbury and Westwood. Expect Norwell to learn from these defeats and be hardened by its always difficult schedule. It also helps that the Clippers have a big-time scorer in Allie Connerty, whom they continue to lean heavily on.
5. Hingham (3)
The Harborwomen won the Patriot League Keenan Division regular-season title and are poised to make a lot more noise in the postseason. Shea Berigan leads the way, entering the Patriot League Cup tournament with 20 goals and 9 assists. Audrey Cole and Kyle Wilson have also notched double-digit tallies this season.
6. Scituate (6)
Sarah Irish, who is committed to Siena, and Siobhan Reidy are a dynamic duo powering the Sailors. Irish leads the Patriot League in points going into the league’s tournament with 51 (30 goals and 21 assists). Reidy is a proven scorer with 22 tallies. Irish and Reidy will always give Scituate a chance.
7. Plymouth North (8)
The Blue Eagles are flying high in large part due to the play of Annika Pyy, who closed the regular season with 26 goals and seven assists. She is part of a high-powered offense that looks to click on all cylinders during the most important part of the season.
8. Hanover (7)
The Hawks have taken their lumps against the premier programs in the area, but they are still a dangerous and skilled team. Hanover will be a tough out in the Div. 2 South Sectional.
9. Archbishop Williams (10)
Karaline O’Toole put together a dominant performance in a 13-11 win over St. Mary’s on Tuesday by notching a touchdown and an extra point worth of goals in the game. That could kick-start the Bishops, who have no problem scoring goals, over the second half of their season.
10. Quincy (NR)
It has been quite the season for the Presidents. With a thrilling 12-11 victory over Whitman-Hanson in the opening round of the Patriot League Cup on Tuesday, Quincy hit the 10-win mark, which is its most victories in a season since 2010.
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Maddie Bailey is a standout scorer helping to lead the charge.
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On the bubble: Cardinal Spellman, Bridgewater-Raynham, Silver Lake, Pembroke.
Top High School Lacrosse Teams
Lacrosse is one of the most popular games in the U.S. It might not be very popular among other countries, but the high schools in the states take lacrosse to the very next level. Lacrosse is a timeless game dating back to the 17th century. Originally known as “stickball,” lacrosse was first played by Native American Indians. Stickball events continued for a few days bringing in hundreds of thousands of players.
The first lacrosse player was said to play the role of heroes who brought fame to their nations by winning. These American heroes are found mainly on the east coast. Lacrosse is now considered one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. Lacrosse, once considered an east coast sport, is now increasingly popular on the west coast. This list is a compilation of the best high school lacrosse teams.
Hingham Boys Lacrosse team
The Hingham Boys Lacrosse team is probably the most athletic team that had to see their final season getting wiped out because of the pandemic. The Harbormen would have had 17 seniors on their team, and nearly every one of them would have been able to enjoy some playing time. The team won the Division 2 state title in 2017. When they moved up to division 1 in 2018, everyone expected them to take some time to get back on top of the charts. The Harbourmen Breezed through competition in division 1 but eventually lost to state champion BC High in the 2018 south final. They eventually grabbed the 2019 regional title and then falling in the EMass final to Lincoln-Sudbury. The Harbourmen are sure to be looking forward to coming back strong this season.
B.C High
B.C High were the 2018 Div. 1 EMass champions. They slogged through the 2019 season with a mediocre performance with a lot of ups and downs. They had a 10-8 record before making it hot in the tournament. The Boston High Players knocked off Needham and Wellesley in the tournament before nearly upsetting a powerful Hingham in the sectional semi-finals. The B.C High arsenal is powerful and they have sort of a giant slayer image among other teams. They are not to be taken lightly and are sure to create some major upsets this season.
Duxbury Dragons
The Dragons did not have a very smooth tournament campaign in the Div. 1 South Sectionals in 2019. They lacked consistency and saw a lot of highs and lows. After breezing to a 12-4 win over Bridgewater-Raynham in the first round, Duxbury defeated Xaverian and Franklin in one-goal games to race to the section final without much trouble. In that game, arch-rival Hingham brought their tournament dreams to a halt with a goal from then-junior Cooper Dainton (now a freshman on the University of Richmond men’s lacrosse team). The Dragons will be looking for revenge this time around with their rigorous practice sessions and team spirit. They will surely be a force to be reckoned with this time.
Hanover Hawks
The Hanover Hawks have a lot of catching up to do. Following a loss in the 2019 Div. 2 South Sectional finals with a team of young players, the Hawks were primed all set and ready to go for a big 2020 season. So far they only have a 4:3 record and they only have a one-win winning streak to show. The Hawks have always been a tournament favorite but this time they have lost a lot of their spirit and their gameplay seems to be lazy. But they are known for comebacks and the fans are hoping to see a drastic turn of things soon from the boys.
Norwell Clippers
The Clippers had an amazing 2019 season. They were in a row with back-to-back wins and a lot of confidence shown from the players. But their run came to a sudden end with a loss to arch-rival Cohasset in the Div. 3 South final. The defeat was unexpected and left the fans disappointed. Norwell enters this season with a lot of unknowns, but they’re always a tough outcome tournament time. They currently have a 7:2 record this season and their last game was against Duxbury which they lost by a narrow margin. They’ll be eyeing a win this season and are all prepped up for it.
Marshfield Rams
Marshfield is one school that has always been highly supportive of its athletes. The school has various scholarships and funding for students who are inclined to sports. So naturally, their lacrosse teams are also one of the best in the league. This season so far, their campaign hasn’t been very good though. They are moving with a record of 3:4 with more losses than wins. The addition of the Rams to the Patriot League has boosted it to be one of the best leagues in the state. Marshfield can stand neck to neck with the likes of usual heavyweights such as Hingham, Duxbury, Hanover, and Scituate. With teams like Plymouth South and Silver Lake on the rise, there are no days off in this league. So the Rams really need to step up their game for the coming games.
Plymouth Panthers
The Panthers reached the Div. 2 South semifinals in 2019 despite being an 11-seed. This shows the amount of spirit and dedication they have. Plymouth South gave eventual sectional champion Sandwich everything it could handle in the semifinals and it was one of the toughest competitions they’ve ever had. The records might take a hit this season, especially for the Patriot League teams in the Keenan Division, but come June teams will be trying to stay away from this bunch. So far in the league things are not looking good for them as they were on a 3 match losing streak. But still, they are on a record of 6:3 which is not bad at all and the fans expect a strong comeback soon. They won their last game with Pembrooke with a sizeable margin.
Bridgewater Trojans
The Trojans may not be the best team on the list but they sure have the capability to cause many upsets. They are entering the league with a not-so-good previous season and so far their performance has been mediocre. Currently, they are on a one-win streak and their record is 4:3 which is not bad considering all their matches were with the heavyweights. With a better game plan and a lot of will, they will definitely be able to turn things around this season and at least come up to the semifinals and cause some major upsets.
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#1 Bullis Bulldogs:
The Bulldogs start the year as the top dog in the DMV. Bullis has been one the most consistent programs in the DMV for the last several years, winning multiple IAC Championships as well as a GEICO High School Lacrosse National Championship. During that stretch the Bulldogs have been led by dominant Attackmen such as Kylor Bellestri, Alex Trippi, and Robert Schain who all earned All-American honors during their time at Bullis. Additionally, the Bulldogs have had a pipeline of excellent faceoff men in Joe Stucky (Boston), Joe Stein (Duke) and Brian Wilmans (Colgate), which has allowed them to play a make it take it style of game. But this is not a normal year and without a clear superstar on offense or dominant FOGO, Bullis’s style and approach will be different this spring. Instead they have insane talent and no holes or weaknesses we could find.
In ‘21 it all starts between the pipes for the Bulldogs. Penn State bound senior netminder Jack Fracyon is one of the best goalies in the entire nation and commands a stable of freakishly athletic Ivy League bound defensemen in ‘22 Charlie Muller (Harvard), ‘21 Ethan Till (Penn) and ‘21 Tyler Kuehl (Penn). Adding to that excellent defensive group is SSDM stud Max Rietano, who will join Fracyon at Penn state next year. The biggest addition for the Bulldogs is Harvard bound senior attackmen Lucas Hilsenrath, who will join Senior Bucknell commit Connor Davis and Sophomore Malik Wood at attack, adding even more depth to an already potent offense that features a pair of Ivy League bound midfielders including Spencer Hughes (Brown), Kieran Anzelone (Brown).The player to keep an eye on for this squad is ‘22 Middie Tucker Wade. His explosive dodging and excellent stick work will make him hard to keep off the field.
#2 Georgetown Prep:
The Little Hoyas claim the number two spot in our DMVLAX Preseason Top 20 rankings for a few reasons, but…mainly because they have 11 committed Seniors, the top faceoff specialist in the DMV, and the strongest sophomore class in the DMV. With the extremely talented Sophomore class having less than one year of varsity experience, how do the ‘23 and ‘21 classes mesh? We expect sophomores Colin Burns to start on attack, joining Maryland bound Senior Zach Whittier, and Amherst bound Senior Dylan Hsu. At the midfield, the Little Hoyas are absolutely loaded. Prep’s stable of thoroughbred midfielders runs several lines deep and features Seniors Will Angrick (Notre Dame), Michael RIdgeway (Notre Dame), Hugh Mulane (Penn), and Quinn McBride (Navy) as well as three sophomore studs in Larry Horning, Tommy Aratta and Rafe Bradshaw. Defensively, Prep has tons of talent, but figuring out the right way to piece together the puzzle may take some time. Does Senior Lehigh commit Timmy Kirlin move down low to allow Sophomore sensation Mac Christmas to takeover as the primary LSM? Joining them on the defense end of the field with be Senior Brendan Falatko (NJIT) and Sophomore Isaiah Rose, who is our player to watch in 2021 for the Little Hoyas. The only question this extremely talented team faces is whether or not Junior Peter Flannery or Sophomore Jack Kask can step up and provide a strong presence in net for an IAC conference full of lethal shooters. If the goalie position is secured and plays well the Little Hoyas have a great shot at taking the IAC ‘Ship in 2021.
#3 St. John’s Cadets:
Coming in at the three spot in the DMVLAX Preseason Top 20 is the St. John’s Cadets. On paper, this St. John’s team has as much talent as anyone in the area. The only question that the Cadet’s face is how do you replace two Under-Armour All-Americans in current Georgetown attackmen TJ Haley and Harvard goalie George Alvarez? We expect Caleb Fyock, a wide framed, quick handed sophomore to take reigns as the Cadets starting goaltender. As for replacing Haley on the offensive board, the star studded ‘22 class will have to step up.
In that 22 class is TJ’s younger brother, Mac Haley, and Paul Garza, who are both committed to play at Navy. Garza will be joined at the midfield by a pair of junior Syracuse commits Vinny Trujillo, a lockdown two-way mid who is lethal in transition, and Luke Rhoa, who we expect to be one of the top midfielders in the area. Gavin Kelly will QB the attack, a Robert Morris commit. At the X, Air Force bound junior Blake Boyd should keep the Cadets competitive in a conference full of talented faceoff men. Defensively, St. John’s will be led by a pair of stud Junior defensemen who are committed to play collegiately at Lehigh and Rutgers respectfully in Richard Checko and Riley Figueras. Attack and overall depth might be an issue for the Cadets, but we expect St. John’s to make a strong run at the WCAC title and could finish #1 if they run the table in 2021.
#4 Gonzaga Purple Eagles:
The Purple Eagles of Eye Street have been the dominant force in the WCAC for well over a decade, and come in at number four in our preseason DMVLAX power rankings. With WCAC rivals like St. John’s, Paul VI, and DeMatha evening out the competition, what will it take for Gonzaga to get back on top? Gonzaga, like always, has a huge roster that is tremendously deep and full of talent, but questions remain at the specialty positions. There will be serious competition at the goalie position, as Gonzaga has two senior commits in Jack Twomey and Sean McCarthy and the best sophomore goalie in DMV in Declan Monahan. The faceoff dot will be the biggest question for the Purple Eagles in ‘21 as they lost Harvard faceoff man Andrew O’Berry to graduation. Does head coach Casey O’Neil have his defensive star, Michael Bath (Princeton), arguably the top defender in the nation in his class, take the draws, or does he have one of his middie athletic workhorses: Justin Ennis ‘21 (Michigan), Jack Norton ‘21 (Navy), Lief Hagerup (North Carolina) or Jack Leland, sophomore, take the responsibilities? If those two problems are solved, Gonzaga can play with anyone as their attack trio of Senior Luke Raymond (Villanova), Senior Johnny Stanton (UMASS), and Junior James Matan (North Carolina) might be the top attack in the DMV. Down low, watch out for Senior Finn Scanlon (Penn State) and Junior LSM Ryan Splain (Rutgers) to be takeaway machines and push the ball offensively for Gonzaga. A player to keep an eye out for is sophomore midfielder Jack Leland, an excellent 2-handed downhill dodger who is primed for a breakout season.
#5 Landon Bears:
The Bears have absolute studs at all key positions led by a quality senior class, enough to finish #1 in the DMV if they can score enough goals. The big question is whether or not they have the depth on offense to compete for an IAC title. The offense will revolve around both massive lefty attack starters and DMV stars in senior Graham Hertzberg (Michigan) and Junior Zak Ohlerking (Dartmouth), both top attackmen in their respective classes. Expect freshman phenom, Kevin Miller, to start on attack and become an instant contributor. Hertzberg is considered one of the top attackmen in the country by Inside Lacrosse and will be a nightmare matchup for opposing defenses. At the midfield, watch out for UPenn commit Stephen Bou, insta-star frosh Anthony Panetti, and the huge junior Cam Brown, to light things up. On the defensive side of the ball where Landon is loaded, watch for Jake Cohen, a freak athlete senior defensemen bound for Yale, who can match up with any attackmen in the DMV. Cullen Brown (Ohio State) could emerge as one of the very best poles in the DMV by season end. Other guys to keep an eye out for on the defensive end for the Bears are Jake’s younger brother, Will, a sophomore LSM with tremendous speed and one of the very best SSDM’s in the DMV, Chantz Harley, a senior who will play football at Villanova in the fall. He’s also a dominant force on faceoff wings where senior FOSO Nick Kopp (Amherst), has adapted quickly to the new SNG Faceoff rules and will be a major factor in the Bears success. Finally, one of Landon’s biggest strengths this year comes in the cage in Hunter Taylor, a Michigan bound Junior, who could be the top goalie in the 22 class in the DMV.
Overall, the Landon Bears elite senior class and leadership with a very deep defense gives them a chance to win every game this spring 2021!
6: DeMatha
It’s been close to twenty years since the great Paul Rabil donned the Stags uniform, leading DeMatha to three consecutive WCAC titles. Since then, the program has remained solid, but the WCAC has since been dominated by Gonzaga, and in recent years St. John’s and PVI have improved noticeably. 2021 might be the year that DeMatha returns to glory, as they have a squad that is stacked with Division 1 commits. The two players to watch any time DeMatha takes the field are Lehigh bound Senior midfielder Dakota Eirman and fellow Senior Jordan Galloway, a dominant LSM who will play collegiately at Rutgers. Adding to this strong Senior class is faceoff man Diego Markie, and three Stags who will all play collegiately together at UMBC in defensemen Dylan Hendrix, defensemen Ryan Morrison, and attackmen Jordan Galloway. An underclassmen who we expect to have a big year in 2021 is Myles Lancaster, a sophomore goalie, who has impressed every time we have seen play. This team is full of hard-nosed scrappers who will fight for every loose ball, and should give DeMatha a shot at making a run for a WCAC.
7: Paul VI
The Panthers are a team that could make some serious noise in 2021. Paul VI has the studs at all key positions, the athleticism, and the depth to win a first ever WCAC title. The two problems this team faces are lack of experience, as well as replacing 5 Star recruit and current Duke midfielder Charlie O’Connor. While their roster is loaded with ballers, PVI’s strongest classes are their sophomores and juniors, so missing the 2020 season may have a bigger impact on the Panthers than other teams in the area. The ‘22 class has a bevy of division commits in midfielders Zach Walsh (Rutgers) & Marco Signorelli (Maryland), defensemen Gavin Levay (Merrimack) and faceoff specialist Johnny Kidd (Lehigh). Their sophomore class is led by an absolute offensive weapon in Matt Han, and two stud defensemen in Parker Love and Nathan Murphy. Standing between the pipes for the Panthers is one of the best netminders in the area in Will Barnes who will play at Boston University next year. The player to watch for PVI this year is Junior attackmen and Vermont commit Carson Boyle, who recently transferred in and should make an immediate impact.
8: St. Stephen’s
The Saints are one of the more intriguing teams in the area to watch in the upcoming season. As always, St. Stephen’s touts a roster full of talent that will allow them to compete for a VA State Title as well as the IAC throne. The star of this team is lefty attackmen Will McCulloch, a 4-Star Loyola commit who operates as the quarterback and is a lights out shooter. Joining McCulloch at attack will be fellow Junior Witt Crawford, one of the top uncommitted players in the entire country, and a player we expect to have a breakout season in ‘21. Another guy who we expect to fill the stat sheet is Kris Huber, a Senior midfielder bound for Lafayette. The Saints’ other strength is their tremendously talented goalie, Jasper Simon. The defensive group for the Saints is excellent. Made up of a trio of senior defensemen in Will Matia (W &L), John Fontham (Middlebury), and recent transfer Baylor Hunt. Joining them will be another transfer in Junior LSM Wolfi Gottshalk, as well as a trio studs in junior midfielders Grayson Schmidt, a lock down SSDM, Will Aiken, a throwback swiss army knife, and Calum Wayer. The biggest question mark in ‘21 for St. Stephen’s is at the faceoff X and offensive scoring midfielders.
9: Episcopal
A month or two ago, Episcopal would have been ranked much higher in the DMVLAX Top 20; however, due to transfers and injuries, there are a few unknowns for the Maroon heading into the season. Caulley Deringer, 2023 stud lefty attack and Tyler Conklin, midfield, 2021 Loyola commit are both out for the season due to injury. After receiving news that star 2023 attackmen Nate Kabiri will be transferring after the year, questions were raised about eligibility; however, it now looks like the Maroon will have the lethal offensive weapon for the ’21 spring. One thing that won’t be in question, is their very strong senior class. The biggest strength for this squad will be their potent 1st midfield line, made up of senior Division 1 commits in Barrett White (Syracuse) and James Greene (Hobart) all of whom we expect to have excellent seasons and lead the way offensively for Episcopal. Look for Denison bound Senior Jack Hines to produce points for the team at attack. Adding to that strong senior class is bruising defensemen Lawson Laverty, an Amherst commit, who plays with a ton of grit. Another strength for Episcopal, will be at the X, as they have a workhorse in Junior faceoff-specialist Victor Salcedo, who is extremely athletic, plays excellent defense, and can create instant offense for the Maroon. Our biggest question for Episcopal heading into ‘21, is whether or not they have the strength at the goalie position in an IAC filled with powerful offenses.
10: Riverside
While the program is still in its early years, Riverside has quickly become a powerhouse in the Virginia Public scene, winning a number of 4A State Titles, and producing one of the best attackmen in the college game today in current Maryland Terrapin Danny Maltz. They are once again the favorite to win the 4A State Title, as the Rams have a roster filled with studs on both sides of the ball. Defensively, 5-Star defender John Schroter might be the top pole in the entire state. Massive, athletic, and aggressive, Schroter is an elite takeaway defender who can match up with anyone in the state. On the other side of the ball, look for Seniors Carter Ash (Navy) and Nick Callis (Utah) to make up most of the offensive firepower. Additionally, Callis is one of the most dominant faceoff specialists in the area, allowing Riverside to play face paced and push transition opportunities. What we don’t know about this team; however, is just how good they truly are, as they have little competition at the 4A level.
11: St. Albans
St. Alban’s has always been one of the stronger programs in the DMV; however, playing in one of the toughest leagues in the country filled with national powerhouses has been a challenge for the Bulldogs. We except ‘21 to be a turning point for St. Albans’s, as this is the most talented and deep team that they have rostered in years. The most impactful player for the Bulldogs is sophomore LSM Pasha Hakimi, a rangey takeaway specialist who is lethal in transition. Fellow sophomore, Faceoff specialist Will Robert’s is one of the top ‘23 fogos in the DMV and should be able to hold his own for Bulldogs against the excellent group of Faceoff men in the IAC. Offensively, look for St. Alban’s to lean on Attackmen Junior Bob Gross and Senior Jason Lach (Bowdoin) to carry the load. The biggest question for the Bulldogs entering 2021, could this be the year they finally turn the corner and begin to compete for IAC Titles?
12: Robinson
Robinson was the face of the sport in the Northern Virginia Public scene for the past decade or so, winning multiple state titles and producing a ton of D1 talent including Premier Lacrosse League superstar Jack Rowlett. The Rams come into the season facing two key losses to graduation in current Robert Morris Freshman attackmen Eric Swagerty, and freshman CNU Faceoff man Zach Sands. Despite the loss of Swagerty, the offensive unit of this Robinson squad will be their biggest strength, led by two stud Attackmen in Charlie Reynolds and Brett Jackson. Reynolds, a Junior Marquette commit, is a shifty, athletic righty with a strong dodging presence at X, while Jackson, who will join Sands at Christopher Newport next season, is a massive lefty sniper who can stretch the defense with his absolute cannon. Defensively, the guy to keep an eye on is ‘22 defensemen Will Maag, a well sized pole with excellent takeaway ability.
13: St. Andrews
St. Andrew’s has been a program on the rise in recent years, producing several elite Division 1 players, as well as winning a few MAC titles. As they seek to add another MAC title to the hardware collection, the biggest question for the Lions will be depth. Despite the questions at depth, this St. Andrew’s team is incredibly well balanced and has strong players at all key positions. Offensively, the Lions will be led by Denison bound Senior Liam Savage, a crafty right handed Attackmen with an excellent shot, as well as fellow Senior, Nykos Kyranos, an athletic midfielder who should contribute a lot of offense. St. Andrew’s biggest strengths are at the specialty positions, as they have two Senior studs at the goalie position and Faceoff X in netminder Jordan Ohpdal (Trinity) and Michael Crawford (Dickinson). Crawford has adapted quickly to the SNG rules and should be a huge factor for the Lions in ‘21.
14: Chantilly
For Chantilly, it all starts between the pipes, as they have best goalie in Northern Virginia in Senior Cameron Goodloe. Goodloe, a Michigan commit, was named MVP at both the MDLX Events VSLC and Nike Nationals, leading his team to a championship at both events. A goalie that talented has the ability to keep Chantilly in almost any game. That being said, you need a lot more than just one player to win a VHSL 6A state title. That being said, Goodloe isn’t the only stud on this squad. Defensively, the guy to keep an eye on is Junior Aidan Gobeira, a freakishly athletic 6’3 defensemen who plays with an uncanny motor. On the offensive end, watch out for Junior Ben Nyberg to be the biggest difference maker. Nyberg is an excellent dodger sweeping to his left and uses his incredible speed to push transition with ease. Chantilly’s biggest questions will primarily be at the Faceoff dot.
15: West Potomac
West Potomac is another program on the rise in recent years, dominating their District and becoming a contender for a VHSL 6A State Title. This Wolverines squad is as talented as they have ever had. The most impactful player for West Potomac is easily Junior George Stamos. No, not the actor. A physical, lockdown defender with incredible footwork who can match up with anyone in the state and will play collegiately for the Maryland Terrapins. The biggest question for West Potomac is replacing their offensive star in George’s brother, AJ, a freshman attackmen at VMI. Look for Junior Aidan Maclanahan, also bound for the VMI to fill the elder Stamos brother’s shoes on the offensive end. The attackmen who transferred this fall from Bishop Ireton, played with West Potomac at the MDLX events VSLC and was very impressive, showing off a variety of finishing abilities, and was one of the catalysts of the Wolverines run to the championship.
16: Churchill
The Bulldogs are our top Maryland public primarily due to the fact they have a game changing attackmen in Junior Eliot Dubick, who will follow in his brother’s footsteps and play his college ball at Maryland. Dubick has a variety of ways of putting to hurt you, as he is an excellent dodger, outside shooter, and feeder. Look for fellow Junior attackmen Gavin Gummucio, as well as Junior midfielder Sam Bunten to carry the load on the offensive end of the field. On the other side of the ball, the guy to keep an eye on in ‘21 is Junior goalie Evan Shure who will be a major impact player for the Bulldogs. They also should be strong at the faceoff X as Junior Alex Chow has proven to be a potential breakout star for Churchill. While they have some studs, the question for Churchill is whether or not they have enough depth to make a run at a Maryland state Title.
17: Madison
While these rankings aren’t reflective of season’s past, it is duly noted that the Falcons are the reigning VHSL 6A State Champions. Entering the ‘21 season Madison’s biggest question is how do they replace a massive senior class that helped lead the way to the State Championship in 2019 including Joey Jorgensen, a freshmen defensemen at Merrimack. While replacing the senior class may lead to some bumps in the road at first, Madison is led by one of the best coaches in the Virginia Public scene in Aaron Solomon, who will surely have them in form come playoff time. The guy we’d recommend keeping an eye on is Senior Captain and two-way midfielder Brendan Wyka, who will join Jorgensen at Merrimack in the fall. Wyka is a throwback midfielder who can strap you up, take your cookies, and score easily in transition. The Warhawks are filled with studs in the ‘22 and ‘23 classes, primarily on the defensive end of the ball, who Coach Solomon will have to lean on heavily if Madison looks to repeat as 6A State Champs.
18: Good Counsel
The Falcons enter the season with one of the better squads they’ve had in years, and look to be one of the top teams in the DMV: they do compete in the WCAC, which is stacked with some of the top squads in the country. The guy you need to watch in ‘21 for Good Counsel is Junior St. Joe’s Commit Danny Gallagas, a speedy pole who is a groundball vacuum and excellent in transition. Joining him on the defensive end of the ball are a trio of Senior Division III commits in Shane Kirwan (Washington College), Gavin Gerard (Oberlin), and Mason Volley (Clarkson). Offensively, look for load of the scoring to fall onto the hands of a pair of Senior attackmen, Joshua Berry and Miles Pollack, who will play their college ball at Wesleyan and Rhodes respectfully. While the Falcons are well balance and have some talent across the board, the question entering the 2021 season is whether or not Good Counsel has the firepower to compete in a loaded WCAC.
19: Potomac School
We expect Potomac to fight for a MAC title and compete well in D1 private school Virginia state championships. Entering the ‘21 season, new Head Coach Matt Marriot inherits an incredibly deep roster filled with a few stars. With any coaching change, we expect there might be some bumps in the road early on as the style of play transitions, but watch out for the Panthers at the end of the season. The guy everyone will have their eyes on when watching this Potomac squad is Senior attackmen Alex Holmes, who will play his college ball at Cornell. Holmes was relatively unknown before 2020, but burst onto the scene as one of the best players in the area. 6’2 with excellent dodges, vision and quick feet, Holmes has the potential to take over games and be a superstar for the Panthers in the MAC. One of the biggest questions this upcoming season is who will make up for the rest of the scoring on the offensive end? We predict fellow Senior Attackmen Jay Gollob (RPI) to be the number two threat and fill up the net all spring.
20: Richard Montgomery
Rounding out the DMVLAX Preseason Top 20 is Maryland Public Richard Montgomery. While the Rockets are raw, they are full of athletes on both sides of the ball that we scouted throughout the summer and fall. That, coupled with the fact that Harvard bound attackmen Lucas Hilsenrath transferred out of Whitman, leaves Richard Montgomery in a prime position to compete with Churchill as the top MD public in the area and make a run at a state title. Replacing lockdown defensemen Harrison Oehler, who is a current freshman at Utah, will be the biggest challenge for the Rockets, but we expect Senior Vassar commit Kieran Chai-Onn to step in as the #1 cover guy. Offensively, expect Senior OWU commit Malik Sillah, younger brother of Towson star Mo Sillah, to lead the way. Joining Sillah as offensive leaders will be Senior Jared Scheinberg, a talented lefty attackmen, and Marcus Pedone, a shifty Junior midfielder with an excellent first step who is one of the better uncommitted juniors in the DMV.
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90,000 Deerfield Academy school in the USA – disciplines and tuition fees
Deerfield Academy is a top American private school founded in 1797. Many aspiring students, not only from the USA, but also from other countries, dream of becoming Deerfield Academy students.
Deerfield alumni include many influential people: princes, vice presidents, Nobel laureates, senators and diplomats. Deerfield Academy is surrounded by tranquil green surroundings, close to a park and a river.It is not surprising that a truly warm and friendly atmosphere reigns here, while maintaining the rich traditions of the school. It is one of the oldest high schools in the United States. Proof of the quality of academic preparation at Deerfield Academy are high positions in the ratings – the school is in the TOP-5 of private schools in Massachusetts (Niche Best Schools 2016) and is ranked 11 in the TOP-50 of US secondary schools.
An impressive 89% of the teaching staff hold a variety of degrees in their subject area.All classes are held in mini-groups of up to 12 students. This allows educators to focus on each child and support the individual aspirations and abilities of students.
Thanks to this approach, Deerfield Academy has a high percentage of students who become students at Ivy League universities – Yale, Harvard, Dartmouth, Georgetown.
In terms of preparing graduates for further admission to universities, Deerfield Academy was noted among the best.Students are offered over 170 courses in the humanities, exact and natural sciences, as well as performing and visual arts, and sports.
In addition to the academic schedule, Deerfield Academy students are involved in internships and research projects. Such work includes publications in local magazines, internships in public schools, joint volunteer projects with the American Red Cross, internships in the Washington Congress and on television.
The sports life of Deerfield Academy students deserves special attention.In recent years, school teams have repeatedly become New England champions in alpine skiing, lacrosse, athletics, swimming, tennis, water polo and squash.
Famous Deerfield Academy alumni include Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics Henry W. Kendall, US Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, King Abdullah II Al-Hussein of Jordan.
AP / Advanced Courses
- Computer Science
- 3-D Design
- Architecture
- History of modern Europe
- Economy
- Chinese
- Latin
- Algebra
- Geometry
- Statistics
- Political Philosophy
- Religion
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Robotics
- Spanish
- English Language and Literature
- Visual and Performing Arts
Extracurricular Activities:
Deerfield Academy has 41 hobby clubs.Schoolchildren can choose classes in dance, music, acting, video and photography, architecture, design, and also join the discussion or sports direction, master a new hobby.
Sports:
- Alpine skiing
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Field hockey
- Football
- Golf
- Hockey
- Lacrosse
- American Football
- Softball
- Squash
- Diving
- Tennis
- Athletics
- Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Freestyle Wrestling
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Teen Wolf (TV series) is… What is Teen Wolf (TV series)?
Teen Wolf | |
Teen Wolf | |
Genre | drama |
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Creator | Jeff Davis |
Starring | Tyler Posey |
Country | USA |
TV channel | MTV |
Number of seasons | 2 |
Number of series | 24 (List of episodes) |
On screens | June 5, 2011 |
Series duration | 41 minutes |
IMDb | ID 1567432 |
Teen Wolf (eng. Teen Wolf ) is a youth mystical-drama television series filmed in the United States based on the 1985 film of the same name commissioned by MTV. The premiere took place on June 5, 2011 after the MTV Movie Awards. [1] [2]
The show received positive reviews, scoring 61 out of 100 points on the Metacritic website. [3] The series premiered 2.18 million viewers. [4] The show officially renewed for season 2 on July 14, 2011, [5] filming for the season began in November 2011.Season 2 premiered on June 3, 2012 at [6] .
Plot
Scott McCall, a sixteen-year-old teenager, finds himself in a forest one night, where he is attacked and bitten by a large mysterious wolf-like beast. Soon, Scott begins to notice some changes in himself, such as increased hearing and strength, the ability to quickly regenerate and accelerated reflexes. With the help of his best friend Stiles Stilinski and the mysterious werewolf Derek Hale, he must learn to control himself in order to be able to protect his family, friends and girlfriend Allison Argent from Alpha, the werewolf who turned him.
Cast
Main characters
- Scott McCall (Tyler Posey) is a 16-year-old high school student. Becomes a werewolf when Alpha bites him in the forest. He works in the veterinary clinic for Mr. Harris, and coach Bobby Flinstock appoints him as co-captain of the school lacrosse team along with Jackson Wittmore. Initially regarding his abilities as a curse, he tries to find a cure for lycanthropy, but Derek deprives him of his chance to heal by killing Peter Hale.By the events of the second season, Scott gets used to his powers and begins to use them quite willingly. There is Stiles Stilinski’s best friend, who supports him in everything, and his girlfriend Allison Argent, whose relatives are hereditary werewolf hunters.
- Allison Argent (Crystal Reid) – 17-year-old schoolgirl, Scott McCall’s girlfriend. The Allison family has been hunting werewolves for centuries. Perfectly shoots from a bow. When she finds out that Scott is a werewolf, she wants to catch him because her aunt Kate told her that all werewolves are evil, but when she learns the rule “We hunt those who hunt us,” she accepts that her boyfriend is a werewolf …Between the first and second seasons, her father forbids them from dating, but they still secretly violate the ban. An excellent student, my best friend is Lydia Martin.
- Stiles Stilinski (Dylan O’Brien) – 16 year old unpopular student, reserve lacrosse player. His father is a sheriff, and his mother died when he was still a child. He has an extraordinary mind, the first to understand what is happening with Scott when he became a werewolf. From elementary school in love with Lydia Martin, but she does not notice him. Scott McCall’s best friend and helps him in everything.
- Derek Hale (Tyler Hoechlin) – a werewolf from birth, almost the entire family died in a terrible fire started by Kate Argent 6 years ago. There was Sister Laura and Uncle Peter, who were Alpha before him. Killed Peter Hale to become Alpha. Helps Scott cope with heightened feelings in the first weeks after his conversion and teaches him to control himself.
- Lydia Martin (Holland Roden) – 16 year old popular student. For a long time she met with Jackson Wittmore.One of the best students in the school, able to make a Molotov cocktail from what is in the chemistry classroom. She can be capricious and demanding, but in fact she is vulnerable and kind.
- Jackson Whittmore (Colton Haynes) – 16-year-old popular high school student, captain of the lacrosse team. Foster child of the Wittmores. For a long time he met with Lydia Martin, but then left her to get closer to Allison and thus get to Scott. Reveals Scott’s secret and demands that he find a way to make him a werewolf too.Danny’s best friend (gay). In the second season, he becomes a Canima – a werewolf who turns into a lizard. Kills people, but at the same time he does not remember anything. As it turns out later, Matt controls him.
Minor Characters
- Coach Bobby Flinstock (Ornie Adams) is the eccentric coach of the high school lacrosse team. Can be impatient and encourages outbursts of rage in players during the game.
- Danny (Kiu Cahuanui) – lacrosse player on the school team, gay, best friend of Jackson Wittmore.
- Dr. Alan Ditor (Seth Gilliam) is a veterinarian at the animal clinic where Scott McCall works. 90% of the time heals cats and dogs, and the remaining 10% – werewolves. Good for Scott and does not give him away to Peter Hale, Alpha, when he comes for him.
- Mr. Harris (Adam Freestow) is a chemistry teacher who constantly pesters Scott and Stiles. Told the sheriff who was behind the burning of the Hale house.
- Sheriff Stilinski (Linden Ashby) – Chief of Police, father of Stiles Stilinski.His wife died when Stiles was very young and he misses her a lot. He was on the right track in the investigation of real murders, linking them to the fire in the Hale house 6 years ago. Very close to solving the werewolf mystery.
- Melissa McCall (Melissa Ponzio) – Scott McCall’s mother, divorced, works as a nurse in the city hospital. It can be somewhat eccentric. Went on a date with Peter Hale, the werewolf alpha.
- Chris Argent (JR Bourne) – Father of Allison Argent, werewolf hunter.Strictly adheres to the rule “We hunt those who hunt us”, unlike his sister Kate. Good for Scott and saves his life when Kate wants to kill him.
- Mrs. Victoria Argent (Eddie Mays) is the wife of Chris Argent and mother of Allison.
- Peter Hale / Alpha (Ian Boen) – A werewolf from birth who became Alpha by killing Laura Hale, his niece and sister Derek Hale. He was in a coma for 6 years after being badly injured in a fire staged by Keith Argent.He killed everyone who was involved in the extermination of his family. Converted Scott McCall in the woods after he killed Laura. Kate Argent killed in front of Allison. Defeated by Scott, Derek, Stiles, Jackson and Allison, but the final blow comes from Derek, making him the new Alpha.
- Matt Daeler (Stephen Lunsford) is a high school student, photographer, with a thirst for revenge on his offenders.
- Isaac Leighy (Daniel Sharman) – a student of the school, who became the first to be converted by Derek to create his pack.For a long time he suffered physical and psychological abuse from his father.
- Boyd (Sinkwa Walls) is a high school student who became the third bitten Derek to join his flock.
List of
Series
Creation history
In June 2009, MTV announced that it was going to shoot a new version of the classic youth comedy 1985 with Michael J. Fox – according to them, the project will be more serious, it will expand the mythology of the werewolf universe, and will also be a genre mixture of drama, romantic comedy and a horror movie. [10] This is the second television adaptation of the film after the CBS animated series of the same name that aired from 1986 to 1987.
The search for actors began in December 2009. Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, Tyler Hochlin, Deeline O’Brian, Holland Roden and Colton Haynes were cast in the lead roles. Posey got the lead role of schoolboy Scott McCall being bitten by a werewolf; Reed played the role of newcomer Allison Argent, who immediately falls in love with Scott; Hochlin plays Derek Hale, a predatory werewolf; O’Brian got the role of Scott’s best friend, Stiles; Roden plays Lydia Martin, a popular and power-hungry schoolgirl, and Haynes plays Jackson Wittmore, Scott’s main rival in lacrosse and in life. [11]
Filming for the first 12 episodes of the show began in October 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. [12] Australian director Russell Mulcahy directed the pilot of the series. [13] The show was composed by Dino Meneghin (eng. Dino Meneghin ). [14] The pilot’s first eight minutes were posted on the official MTV website on May 31, 2011.
On October 19, 2011, some details of the second season, which premiered in 2012, became known on the official Facebook page.
Similarities and differences from films
In both versions of the story, the plot is centered on an ordinary, at times insecure teenager. Thanks to the changes in the body associated with lycanthropy, the hero becomes physically stronger and emotionally relaxed. Just like on the show, Scott’s friend is called Stiles – he brings comic relief to the story. [15] In addition, like the original, the new version tries to “play” with the audience through their representations of a werewolf derived from Hollywood movies. [16]
Among the main differences between films and series is their genre. The MTV series is a mystical drama with comedy elements, while the 1985 film is a mystical youth comedy. The humor in the series is darker, but in the spirit of the original. In various promotions, the creators said that they were greatly influenced by Joss Whedon’s cult series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. At one time, Whedon said: “School is a horror film in itself. I shared my vision and sold the idea. “The authors said that they are not going to introduce vampires into the series, although the appearance of other mystical creatures is possible. [17]
In the new version, Scott plays lacrosse instead of basketball. In the original, Scott inherited the ability to transform into a wolf from his father, while in the series, the boy was attacked by a werewolf in the forest. Stiles’ clothes are similar in both the film and the TV series – they are bright T-shirts, although now they depict the Beatles and the logo of the Royal Air Force of Great Britain, and not offensive statements, as in the film. [15]
Release
Ratings
The show’s premiere attracted 2.17 million viewers. [18] After Episode 3 aired, viewership in the 12 to 34 age category was reported to have increased 23% from 1.6 in the demo category. As a result, having doubled its total viewership and demo group, the series became the first among women 12 to 34. [19] The season finale attracted 2.1 million viewers with a score of 1.9 in the 12 to 34 category. becoming the most successful on the air during this time among teenagers and female audiences from 12 to 34. [20]
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Time | Premiere | Final | Number of episodes | TV Season | |||||||||
1 | Monday, 22: 00/21: 00 | 5 June 2011 | 15 August 2011 | 12 | 2011 | 1.73 | |||||||
2 | Monday, 22: 00/21: 00 | 12 | 2012 |
Criticism
In general, the series received positive reviews from critics, especially the show stood out against the background of other projects on MTV.Metacritic gave the series 61 out of 100 points, which is generally positive, based on 14 professional reviews. [3] The site also named the series the best projects of the channel after the show “Embarrassment” (eng. Awkward ). [21] Linda Stazi of the New York Post gave the pilot the highest score, “The script is not only superbly thought out, but the cute boys and girls really know how to play it!” [22] Newsday’s Verne Gay also scored top marks, noting that “this is the number one show that is incredibly fun to watch!” [23] David Hinckley of the New York Daily News also spoke up favorably of the show, saying, “Werewolves, pretty girls, dumb jocks and lacrosse – what else do you need for a good show?” [24]
Some critics were more reserved, especially regarding the pilot episode. Slate’s Troy Patterson gave the show an average rating, noting that “it’s a witty supernatural drama.” [25] James Panvozik wrote in a review for Time: “The pilot is not bad, in the spirit of The CW series, but in my opinion it is extremely delayed, which is not expected from a teenage horror movie.” [26]
Following the season finale in August 2011, indieWire’s Ian Gray gave the show a positive rating, [27] and Television Without Pity’s Angel Cohn ranked the show as the third best project this summer. [28]
90,369 awards 90,370
Year | Result | Prize | Nomination | Nominee |
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2011 | ||||
Nomination | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Fantasy / Sci-Fi | ||
Nomination | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV Actress – Fantasy / Sci-Fi | Crystal Reed | |
Nomination | Teen Choice Awards | Breakout Star | Tyler Posey | |
Nomination | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star – Female | Crystal Reed | |
Victory | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star – Male | Tyler Posey | |
Victory | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Show |
Show in other countries
The series aired in the UK and Ireland on Sky Living and in Canada on MuchMusic.
Products
Comics
In September 2011, Image studio launched a monthly comic book series based on the series. [29]
Notes
- ↑ Bricker, Tierney ‘Teen Wolf’: MTV announces premiere date. Zap2it (February 2, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 8, 2011.
- ↑ Shows A-Z – teen wolf on mtv | TheFutonCritic.com
- ↑ 1 2 Teen Wolf: Season 1. Metacritic . Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Gorman, Bill Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘MTV Movie Awards’ Leads Night, ‘Game of Thrones’ Series High, ‘Real Housewives,’ ‘ABDC’ & Lots More. Zap2it (June 7, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012.90,714 90,713 Retrieved 8 June 2011.90 714 90,026
- ↑ Seidman, Robert MTV Renews ‘Teen Wolf’ for a Second Season. TV by the Numbers (July 13, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on July 14, 2011.
- ↑ Teen Wolf: Season 2, Episode 1 “Omega” at Internet Movie Database
- ↑ Lambert, David Teen Wolf – ́ The Complete Season 1 ́ on DVD: Date, Cost, Extras, Packaging. TV Shows on DVD (March 9, 2012). Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved on March 10, 2012.
- ↑ Teen Wolf – Season 1 (DVD). Amazon UK . Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved on January 29, 2012.
- ↑ Teen Wolf (2011) – The Complete 1st Season. Ezy DVD . Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved on January 29, 2012.
- ↑ Jon Weisman MTV greenlights eight projects. Variety (23 Jun 2009). Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved on October 21, 2010.
- ↑ Breaking News-Development Update: Monday, December 14. The Futon Critic . Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 8, 2011.
- ↑ MTV Builds Slate of Scripted Programming with 2011 Premieres of Original Series “Teen Wolf” and “Skins”. The Futon Critic (August 6, 2010). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on November 25, 2010.
- ↑ Russell Mulcahy Piloting MTV’s Teen Wolf to Twilight Glory. Dreadcentral.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2012. Retrieved on October 14, 2010.
- ↑ “Teen Wolf” (2011) – Full cast and crew
- ↑ 1 2 McLaughlin, Katie The Throwback: Did ‘Teen Wolf’ need a reboot ?.CNN (9 June 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 11, 2011.
- ↑ Barr, Merrill. Channel Guide: ‘Teen Wolf’ Barks, But Doesn’t Bite Yet. Film School Rejects.11 June 2011. Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 11, 2011.
- ↑ Casablanca, Ted. . Will Teen Wolf Be Venturing Into Vampire Territory ?, E! (July 26, 2011). Retrieved on 26 July 2011.
- ↑ Gorman, Bill Sunday Cable Ratings: ‘MTV Movie Awards’ Leads Night, ‘Game of Thrones’ Series High, ‘Real Housewives,’ ‘ABDC’ & Lots More. TV by the Numbers (June 7, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 22, 2011.
- ↑ Gorman, Bill ‘Teen Wolf’ Roars In Its Third Outing, With Double Digit Gains Among Total Viewers And Key Demos.tv by numbers (14 June 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 14, 2011.
- ↑ Ng, Philiana . ‘Teen Wolf’ Closes Out Season on High Ratings Note, The Hollywood Reporter (August 16, 2011). 90,713 Retrieved on 17 August 2011.
90,026 - ↑ MTV: MTV’s Scores. Metacritic . Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 22, 2011.
- ↑ Stasi, Linda Fangs-giving Day: ‘Teen Wolf’ lives up to the expectations. New York Post (May 23, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Gay, Verne ‘Teen Wolf’: Boys will be werewolves. Newsday (June 1, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Hinckley, David Room for one more: ‘Teen Wolf’ will have ’em howling for another wistfully romantic fantasy. New York Daily News (June 3, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 8, 2011.
- ↑ Patterson, Troy Teen Wolf: MTV updates the classic teen movie with more scares, more sex, and lacrosse .. Slate (June 3, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 7, 2011.
- ↑ Poniewozik, James TV Weekend: Teen Wolf. Time (June 3, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012. Retrieved on June 8, 2011.
- ↑ Gray, Ian GRAY MATTERS: With ALPHAS, TEEN WOLF and FALLING SKIES, genre TV mourns the loss of family. indieWire (August 21, 2011). (Inaccessible link – history ) Retrieved on August 22, 2011.
- ↑ Cohn, Angel TWoP 10: Best New Scripted Shows of This Summer. Television Without Pity (August 26, 2011). Archived from the original on July 16, 2012 Retrieved on August 27, 2011
- ↑ Teen Wolf Bite Me (2011 Image) comic books
References
90,000 Sports life
From 13 to 16 April 2021, at the “Secondary School 52” the Silver Ball volleyball tournament among 7 graders was held.
In a bitter struggle the winners of the tournament are ? team 7 “B” class, ? team 7 “A” class, ? team 7 “D” class, 4th and 5th place teams 7 “B” and 7 “D” class.Congratulations to the winners and prize-winners of the tournament.
Physical education teachers Marina L. Afanasyeva, Artem A. Pukhov.
On February 12, 2021, 10th grade students took part in the lacrosse game competition organized by the Yaroslavl City Youth Center and the Bears lacrosse sports club. Lacrosse is a contact sports game between two teams using a small rubber ball and a long-handled stick called a stick.
08.02.2020 the Festival of VFSK TRP started. High School 52 students took test
“Cross-country skiing”. The weather was pleasing. It was sunny and frosty. Lots of positive emotions and good mood !!!
Administrator of VFSK TRP, teacher of physical culture Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
December 20-21, 2019. The “NEW YEAR TOURNAMENT” in volleyball among grades 9-11 was held at “Secondary School 52”.It was BRIGHT !!! HOT!!! EMOTIONALLY !!! POSITIVE !!! SWEET PRIZES RECEIVED ALL PARTICIPANTS !!!
TOURNAMENT WINNERS – 9 “G” CLASS,
2nd PLACE – 11 “B” CLASS,
3 PLACE – TEAM 10-11 CLASSES !!! We also congratulate teams 10 “A”, 11 “A”, 9 “A”, 9 “B”, 9 “B” classes for their struggle, team spirit and will to win !!! YOU’RE ALL SUPER !!!
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
Municipal stage of the All-Russian Festival “Merry Starts” 20.12.2019
Our young athletes are still close to the podium. Fight !!!
Still to come !!! Great fellows !!!
Physical culture teachers Marina L. Afanasyeva, Nikolay Germanovich Parfyonov
November 7, 2019.
City volleyball tournament “Victoria-2019”.
3rd place! Well done !!!
On October 26, 2019, the lll stage of testing the graduates of the VFSK TRP of the city of Yaroslavl took place.The cherished insignia is already close.
Physical education teacher and administrator of the All-Russian Sports School of the TRP Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
October 14-15, 2019 City volleyball competition
“Sport Raises Heroes” 3rd place! Congratulations to the team!
We wish you continued sporting success!
Physical education teacher and coach of the team Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
2-3 October 2019Presidential Sports Games. Athletics 2007-2008 year of birth. Territorial stage.
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
Students of our school 09/21/2019, under the guidance of a physical education teacher
Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna, took part in
The traditional urban track-and-field relay race for the prize of the pilot-cosmonaut V.V. Tereshkova, dedicated to the 56th anniversary of the space flight of the first woman astronaut.
Conscript of Russia-2019! 24.09.2019
Koryushkin Nikita
Mayorov Alexander
Rybakov Maxim
Antipin Daniel
Sangov Rassul
3rd place – pull-ups on a high bar! 3rd place – long jump from the spot!
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
Students of our school 09/15/2019, under the guidance of a physical education teacher
Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna took part in the Yaroslavl Half Marathon “Golden Ring”.
On September 13, 2019, grade 11 students, Nikita Koryushkin, Alexander Mayorov, Maxim Rybakov, as some of the best volunteers of the Yaroslavl Region VFSK TRP visited the State Sports Museum, Moscow.
Physical education teacher and administrator of the All-Russian Sports School TRP: Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
September 7, 2019, Within the framework of the “Day of Health”, a sports and intellectual event for 9 grades was held.
Municipal Spinball Volleyball Tournament for mixed teams.
April 4-6, 2019
Our team took 1st place!
Garanin Victor, Kapustina Yulia, Gridnev Egor, Navoeva Maria.
Congratulations to our athletes on the victory in the tournament, we wish you further success!
Physical education teacher and coach of the team Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
On March 20, 2019, the regional stage of the All-Russian Festival “Merry Starts” took place.
Our team took 3rd place!
Team members: Matvey Lebedev, Taisiya Kholodnova, Vera Radionova, Yegor Altukhov, Alexandra Panteleeva, Vladislav Boldyrev.
Congratulations to our athletes, we wish you further success and victories!
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
On 13.03.2019, an open basketball tournament was held within the framework of the All-Russian sports games for schoolchildren “Presidential Sports Games”
The team of our school took 1st place!
Congratulations on your victory and wish you continued success!
Kutuzov Alexander, Nikolaev Andrey, Zhelvakov Fedor, Kozlovsky Egor.
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
On 06.03.2019, the city rugby tournament was held. The team of our school took part in it for the first time. Took 2nd place. The debut was a success. Structure; Gridnev Egor, Yurin Nikita, Kamentsev Ilya, Tikhomirov Andrey, Zharikova Vklada, Dunaevskaya Anna.
We wish you continued success!
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
03.03.2019, the Winter Festival of the WFSK TRP was held for students in grades 1-10. More than 40 students of our school took part in it.
The path to the coveted sign has become even closer.
Summer Festival will take place April-May 2019
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
07.02.2019 City championship in cross-country skiing!
The team of our school took 5th place among 27 teams in Yaroslavl.
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
December 17-19 City basketball championship (regional stage).
Our team took 3rd place.
Kondratyev Pavel, Kamentsev Ilya, Gridnev Egor, Sheremetyev Andrey, Yarovitsyn Vlad.
We wish you continued sporting success.
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
From December 10-13, 2018 the championship of the city in volleyball among the educational institutions of g.Yaroslavl
The team of the school (Egor Gridnev, Andrey Sheremetyev, Dima Sokushin, Ilya Kamentsev, Pavel Kondratyev, Artem Kolchin, Mikhail Koptev) took 5th place. Congratulations guys! We wish you sports success!
Physical education teacher and coach of the team Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
All-Russian competitions in all-style karate “Peter the Great Cup” took place in St. Petersburg, a student of our school, grade 8, Natalia Grigorieva became the winner of these competitions.Congratulations on your victory and wish you further sporting success!
Open volleyball tournament of the Zavolzhsky region “Victoria-2018”
Garanin Victor, Vorontsov Nikita, Navoeva Maria, Poloskina Lida, Gridnev Egor,
Sheremetyev Andrey, Sokoushin Dima, Rybakov Maxim, Koryushkin Nikita,
Zastavsky Roman, Gromova Dasha, Sezemova Olesya, Khrushkaya Alena.
The team took 1st place!
Congratulations to the guys on the victory, we wish you further sports victories!
Physical education teacher and coach of the team Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
Testing of graduates in the VFSK TRP in Yaroslavl continues. Graduates of our school are hastily tested. We wish you to get the coveted WFSK TRP insignia!
Physical education teacher and
VFSK GTO administrator
Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
From 11.10 to 30.10 2018, the district championship in volleyball “Silver Ball” was held. 2002-2003, boys, girls, 2004-2005p boys, girls.
Team members:
Gridnev Egor
Sheremetyev Andrey
Sokoushina Dima
Kamentsev Ilya
Kolchin Artem
Kosentsov Pavel
Akhmetov Khabbibulo
Koptev Mikhail
1st place. Congratulations on entering the city stage of the competition.
Kapustina Julia
Poloskina Lida
Navoeva Maria
Nikolaeva Maria
Belova Nastya
Sezemova Olesya
Sedova Katya
Ritskova Olesya
3rd place.
Koryushkin Nikita, Mayorov Alexander, Rybakov Maxim, Antipin Danil, Andreev Mikhail, Drozdov Anton Honorary 4th place: Gromova Dasha, Dunaevskaya Anna, Zharikova Vlada, Frolova Snezhana, Yakubova Zhenya, Slinko Julia Honorary 4th place.
Congratulations to the guys and wish you further sporting success!
Physical education teacher and coach Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
The school team took part in the competition “Draf of Russia-2018”
Participants 10 b
Koryushkin Nikita
Mayorov Alexander
Rybakov Maxim
Antipin Danya
The team took 1st place in one of the 100 meters running.
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
On 22.09.2018, the school team took part in the city’s traditional track and field relay for the prize of the pilot-cosmonaut V.V. Tereshkova, dedicated to the 55th anniversary of the space flight of the first woman-cosmonaut.
Smelt Nikita 10b
Mayorov Alexander 10b
Rybakov Maxim10b
Antipin Danil 10b
Garanin Victor 11 a
Mamontova Anna11 a
Vorontsov Nikita 11 b
Zastavkiy Roman 11 a
Bazhenova Maria 8 a
Slinko Julia 8 a
Grigorieva Natalia 8 a
Doinikova Ekaterina 8 b
Maltseva Anna 8 b
Bykovets Maria 9 b
Physical education teacher Afanasyeva Marina Leonidovna.
On May 23, 2018, a gala evening dedicated to the end of the 2017-2018 sports season was held at the Gamma Palace of Culture.
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90,000 Private boarding schools: extracurricular life of pupils
The life of students in private schools in Great Britain, Switzerland and other developed countries is like a fairy tale: they gnaw the granite of science in exciting classes, attend interesting circles, play for school sports teams, participate in theatrical performances and go on incredible expeditions to the ends of the world.Today we will tell you more about the extracurricular life of children in boarding schools.
Try new things and develop
Private boarding schools are an ideal platform for experimentation. If a child wants to try something, for example, study botany and astronomy, windsurf and embroidery, he will be given all the tools and opportunities to do it.
Sport
Sport plays an important role in the life of all students at private schools abroad.Children attend physical education classes that are included in the curriculum. In addition, they each have the chance to play for one of the many teams in netball, hockey, cricket, football, rugby and lacrosse. Boys and girls work out with qualified trainers, going to national and international competitions. For example, Claremont School in England has a football academy that trains professional players, and King’s Ely has one of the best rowing schools. Students play tennis, badminton, squash and golf, go in for swimming, horse riding and fencing.Usually, there are more than 30 kinds of sports to choose from.
Almost all schools abroad (boarding schools) have excellent equipment for sports activities: fitness centers, indoor and outdoor fields, boat stations, golf courses, swimming pools and much more.
Music, performing arts and dance
The study of schoolchildren abroad is filled with creativity. If the child is already playing a musical instrument, he can continue to improve the skill, if he has no experience, start from the very beginning.Piano, piccolo flute, jazz saxophone, blues guitar – there are no restrictions. Students can take one-to-one vocal lessons and sing in the school choir. If you want to develop as composers or conductors, create your own musical group and play anything: from chamber music to rock. North Broward Florida has developed special music programs in partnership with the legendary Juilliard School.
Almost all private schools abroad stage drama and dance performances, often several times a year.Performing arts requires teamwork and builds self-confidence. Educational institutions have their own theaters with professional equipment, the same as in real theaters. For example, the Queen Ethelburga’s school spent more than £ 100 million on the construction and equipping of new dance and drama studios, sports centers and classrooms, now children are engaged in modern venues, and the performances are held in a hall with 200 seats.
Art is another important component of secondary education abroad.Children are engaged in painting, graphics, design. Many of them send their works to competitions and thematic exhibitions, taking prizes. Storm King School, which is famous for its art school, deserves special attention; 100% of students attend it. Children not only improve their skills at a cutting-edge art center, but can also go to an art exhibition with works of famous artists, which is located on campus.
Circles of interest
It is impossible to imagine a secondary school abroad without a solid set of hobby groups.Children can do whatever they want: chess, Chinese, cooking, knitting, embroidery, robotics, public speaking, rock climbing, etc.
Work on yourself and get unique experience
Study abroad at school is not limited to campus. Educational institutions organize visits to museums, theaters, exhibitions and art galleries; tourist trips to historical sites, as well as amusement parks. Children are encouraged to participate in international initiatives, expeditions and volunteer projects.The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DoE) is one of the most prestigious and popular programs in England. To receive bronze, silver and gold awards, students work in several directions: they devote time to volunteer projects, engage in physical development, improve their hobby skills, and organize expeditions. The victory and even the very participation in the DoE not only develops the student’s personal qualities, but also significantly increases his status when applying for admission to the university.
Many schools become affiliates of national organizations such as Scouts or Guides and Combined Cadet Force (CCF).In addition, children actively participate in the Model United Nations game program.
Live among friends
Studying a child abroad is always stressful for parents. How does he live independently, how does he eat, who is he friends with? Boarding schools are sensitive to the feelings of children and the experiences of moms and dads, so they do everything possible to make everyone feel comfortable.
Students live in comfortable boarding houses, where an atmosphere of friendship and mutual understanding prevails. The space of such houses is well organized.Children are accommodated in comfortable rooms with everything they need. There are common rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, playrooms, recreation areas, fitness centers and much, much more. Meals are already included in the tuition fee, so children only have to come on time for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks.
Each boarding house has a manager and caregivers who most often live in the house with their families. Medical centers operate on the territory of schools. During classes, children are under the vigilant supervision of teachers and trainers, who unquestioningly comply with all safety rules.If a child decides to go in for rock climbing, schools give a guarantee that it will not harm his health in any way, but will improve his physical condition, mood and increase self-confidence!
A typical day at a private boarding school
Of course, each private boarding school has its own daily routine, but one way or another, it will be similar to the above example.
7.00 The alarm clock rings, the student wakes up, takes a shower and puts on a uniform
7.45 Everyone gathers in the dining room for breakfast, buffet service with a good selection of food
8.30 General boarding meeting and roll call
9.00 Classes begin, each lesson lasts 40 minutes (e.g. mathematics, English, geography)
11.00 Break or “big break”, children return to the boarding house for a snack (snacks, fruits, biscuits)
11.20 2 more lessons are taking place (e.g. science)
12.40 Lunch of hot dishes (including vegetarian ones), salad, baked potatoes, cold meats and fish, desserts.Usually children talk a lot, share their impressions of the past lessons and make plans for the evening
13.15 Extracurricular activities. For example, an orchestra, private music lessons, games, hobby clubs, additional English classes for international students, etc.
14.00 2 more lessons of 40 minutes each (e.g. French and history)
15.20 Time for tea, juice, cakes and sandwiches
15.30 Children change into sports uniforms
15.45 Sports team games.In winter, football, hockey, rugby, netball, squash, badminton, etc. In spring and summer, cricket, tennis, swimming, athletics, etc.
17.30 The guys return to the boarding house, take a shower, change clothes, roll call takes place
18.00 Dinner with a selection of hot and cold dishes, including healthy meals, plus fruits and desserts
18.30 An hour is allocated for participation in clubs of interest: debates, scientific circles, the study of modern languages
19.30 Homework in the boarding house under the supervision of educators
20.00 Break
20.10 Children return to homework
21.00 Free time after the next roll call. Finally, children can relax, talk with friends, watch TV, play table tennis, etc.
22.00 Boys and girls go to their rooms and get ready for bed
22.30 The light turns off, and the boarding house falls asleep, and tomorrow everyone will have a new busy day!
90,000 Pupils filed a lawsuit against an American school, where they were expelled from the sports team for finding a lighter
Parents of two former school lacrosse team players in Maryland, USA, filed a lawsuit against the school administration.The reason for the appeal to justice was the exclusion of teenagers from the sports team because of the dangerous weapons found in their belongings: a pocket knife and a lighter, writes The Washington Post.
The lawsuit alleges that Talbot County school officials violated the constitutional rights of two students in 2011: to a fair trial and protection from unwarranted searches and arrests. The incident occurred when the team was going on a trip to a competition and boarded a school bus while the players’ belongings were checked for alcohol.
No alcoholic beverages were found in the personal belongings of 17-year-old Graham Davis, but a small pocket knife caught the attention of a school employee. As Davis himself explained, he carries it with him in order to tidy up his club (a lacrosse club is a wooden stick with a net attached to the end to catch the ball). As a result, the teenager’s knife was seized, and the police who arrived on call arrested Davis and took him to the station. After that, the student was expelled from the team.
The same story happened to his teammate, 17-year-old Casey Edsall. A lighter was found in his bag, which the teenager used to secure the broken ropes to the golf club.